Mayotte
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passort from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Mayotte鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.听聽
Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France (D茅partement d鈥橭utre-Mer鈥�). The authorities in Mayotte set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .听
Passport validity requirements聽
Your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Mayotte.听
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.听聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.听
Visa requirements聽
Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.
You can visit Mayotte without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business.听To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, check the on the French visa website.听
UK residents of Mayotte聽
Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Mayotte. If you鈥檝e applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.听聽
Vaccine requirements聽聽
You must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .听
For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听
Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about (in French). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.听
Taking food into Mayotte聽
You cannot take . There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.听
Taking money into Mayotte聽
Check to bring them into Mayotte.